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What skills do managers who accept assignments in global operations or foreign-based offices need?
What skills do managers who accept assignments in global operations or foreign-based offices need?
- Understanding of foreign laws and cultural customs (correct)
- Knowledge of geography and business practices in their own country
- Only knowledge of new languages
- Understanding of domestic laws and regulations
Which trend in management is highlighted as the need for managers with global management skills?
Which trend in management is highlighted as the need for managers with global management skills?
- Crisis management
- Need for efficient communication skills
- Use of outside directors for management control
- Growing use of information technology (correct)
What is suggested when organizations can anticipate crises?
What is suggested when organizations can anticipate crises?
- Take no action
- Ignore the crisis
- Blame the employees
- Develop contingency plans (correct)
How should managers respond to crises according to the text?
How should managers respond to crises according to the text?
What technology is mentioned as particularly useful for managers in accessing real-time information?
What technology is mentioned as particularly useful for managers in accessing real-time information?
What is the impact of data and analytics proliferation on managers?
What is the impact of data and analytics proliferation on managers?
Why do organizations sell technology according to the text?
Why do organizations sell technology according to the text?
What should employees be able to see using dashboard software according to the text?
What should employees be able to see using dashboard software according to the text?
What must managers do when facing a crisis?
What must managers do when facing a crisis?
What is one of the major impacts on managers due to the use of outside directors for management control?
What is one of the major impacts on managers due to the use of outside directors for management control?
